Lehigh Valley Area Local, APWU

APWU Officer Election Results

The votes have been tallied and the results are in:

President
Jonathan Smith
Vice President
Debby Szeredy

Assistant Maintenance Director
Terry B. Martinez
Support Services Director
Kimberly Maurer

National Business Agent
Maintenance Craft
Steven Duckworth
National Business Agent
Motor Vehicle Craft
Shana Parker

We would also like to recognize unopposed candidates who will be representing APWU members in the Eastern Region

Eastern Region Coordinator Vince Tarducci

National Business Agent - Clerk John Jackson

National Business Agent - Clerk Kim Miller

National Business Agent - Clerk James DeRidder

Full results can be found HERE

RESULTS ARE IN

     The results of the Motor Vehicle nominating petition are in. A whopping total of one (1) Motor Vehicle Division member took the time to vote on whether or not to sign noiminating peitions for preospective National Business Agent Candidates. That one meber voted infavor of signing all petitions, which I have done. I would like to thank that one (1) MVS Craft member for setting aside a few seconds to participate in the national election process.

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION - CANDIDATE PETITIONS

The Local is asking for feedback on whether ot not to sign/not sign the nominating petitions for APWU members seeking the office of Eastern Region National Business Agent - Motor Vehicle Division in the upcoming election of National Officers.

To date, the Local has received two nominating petitions from prospective candidates. Election rules provide that only members of the Motor Vehicle Division are allowed to have input into the decision to sign, or not sign, a nominating petition.

To cast your vote to sign, or not sign, either of the nominating petitions, complete the poll by clicking the link below.

VOTE HERE

Note this voting is open to members of the Motor Vehicle Division only,

all non-MVS votes will be discounted.

PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard or Unsafe Practice

     The PS Form 1767 is now available on our forms page

APWU OPENS HOTLINE, EMAIL FOR 'ONE-TIME RETIREMENT INCENTIVE' MOU

     This hotline is for questions about the Jan. 13, 2025 MOU. These resources are not to advise you on your personal financial circumstances or retirement. This is for general questions about the MOU. You can call (888) 668-7132 or email VER2025@apwu.org with your questions about the 1-Time Retirement Incentive between the USPS and APWU.

APWU / USPS AGREE TO VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT

   On Jan 13, 2024, the USPS & APWU agreed on a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) offer with a $15,000 incentive which will be paid in two installments of: $10k in 2025 and $5k in 2026. To be eligible for the VER must meet one of these criteria

50 years old with at least 20 years of service, or

Any age with 25 at least 25 years of service

     There is a 12% limit on employees in the Maintenance and Motor Vehicle participation. The decision to take the VER must be made no later than March 07, 2024. The effective date of retirement for VER employees will be April 30, 2025

       For more information, you can download a copy of the agreement here. Additional information regarding the VER, including a series of questions and answers is available on liteblue. To access this information, go to liteblue, then click on the "my HR" tab in the menu. Select "Voluntary Early Retirement" in the retirement sub-menu.

        The USPS will also be conducting webinars, via Zoom, during the month of February to discuss details of the VER offer. Dates and times for the Zoom meetings are available on liteblue.